JP, Perhaps you don't recall, but my own TT101 that you diagnosed and repaired does have selectable power transformer primary taps, and one of the choices is 120V. I think the other choice is 100V. It was someone else's opinion that units with switchable AC voltage choice were made to be sold to US servicemen serving in Japan back in the 80s. That makes sense to me.
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Howdy folks-
We’ll I’ve got the vinyl bug for sure. 6 months ago, I bought my first TT, a nice Technics 1200 GR along with some killer vintage MM carts like Audio-Technica, Stanton and a few Grace. I love my GR! I love that little silver bastard A LOT as a matter of fact. A couple weeks ago, my second table arrived, a minty fresh Luxman PD-444 from Japan. This is a Micro Seiki built TT and was the "tits" in the mid 70’s. I can mount 2 arms on the Luxman. I’ve got a nice Victor 7045 arm coming soon along with a Victor X-1IIe MM cart which work quite well together.
I’d like to add another Vintage TT from the 70’s or 80’s and probably phase out the GR. I like the look of the old Pioneer, Denon and Victor tables. I’d like to get a vintage table that can be serviced if needed, something I can add a sweet vintage arm too. 3 arms are better than two!
I’d like to hear suggestions and comments on some fantastic, cool as crap, vintage turntables that you think should sit next to the Luxman.
Thanks again for your help!
Brent
We’ll I’ve got the vinyl bug for sure. 6 months ago, I bought my first TT, a nice Technics 1200 GR along with some killer vintage MM carts like Audio-Technica, Stanton and a few Grace. I love my GR! I love that little silver bastard A LOT as a matter of fact. A couple weeks ago, my second table arrived, a minty fresh Luxman PD-444 from Japan. This is a Micro Seiki built TT and was the "tits" in the mid 70’s. I can mount 2 arms on the Luxman. I’ve got a nice Victor 7045 arm coming soon along with a Victor X-1IIe MM cart which work quite well together.
I’d like to add another Vintage TT from the 70’s or 80’s and probably phase out the GR. I like the look of the old Pioneer, Denon and Victor tables. I’d like to get a vintage table that can be serviced if needed, something I can add a sweet vintage arm too. 3 arms are better than two!
I’d like to hear suggestions and comments on some fantastic, cool as crap, vintage turntables that you think should sit next to the Luxman.
Thanks again for your help!
Brent
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I like LUX PD-444 because it's so easy to swap tonearms and adjust them. Battle between high mass and light mass tonearms on the same turntable is fascinating. This week my low compliance Miyajima (Edison) MC is next to recently unboxed high compliance SONY XL-50 MM. Tonearms are Lustre GST-801 (heavy) vs. Denon DA-401 (light). Here is the image. |
How about this mega rare ONKYO PX-100M ? It was 500 000 Yen in 1981 and only about 100 units made. One available now for 19 900 EURO here in mint condition :) I think it’s one of the most beautiful DD turntables. Gunmetal platter and excellent design. *read more about technical aspect Why no one can make stuff like this today? It’s state of the art design in my opinion. German catalog here. |
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